Title

Author(s)

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

10-17-2016

Publisher

National Council of Teachers of English

Place of Publication

Urbana, IL

ISBN/ISSN

9780814110959

Peer Reviewed

yes

Abstract

Love them or loathe them, the prominence of sports in schools and society is undeniable. The emphasis on sports culture presents teachers with countless possibilities for engaging students in the English language arts. Whether appealing to students’ passion for sports to advance literacy practices or inviting students to reconsider normalized views by examining sports culture through a critical lens, teachers can make sports a pedagogical ally.

This book, a collection of lessons and commentaries from established teachers, teacher educators, scholars, and authors, will support teachers in turning students’ extracurricular interests into legitimate options for academic study. With seven interrelated sections—facilitating literature study, providing alternatives to traditional novels, teaching writing, engaging students in inquiry and research, fostering media and digital literacies, promoting social justice, and developing out-of-school literacies—this collection and its companion website provide numerous resources that support teachers in developing students’ contemporary literacies through sports.

Keywords

sports, critical literacy, English education

Disciplines

Curriculum and Instruction | Education | Educational Methods

Opus Citation

Alan Brown and Luke Rodesiler (2016).
Developing contemporary literacies through sports: A guide for the English classroom. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.
https://opus.ipfw.edu/educat_facpubs/323